Registered Nurse Surgical Services-PACU-PRN

UVA Health•Culpeper, VA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper. The nurse establishes an authentic, personalized relationship with patients and their chosen support systems and collaborates with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care that promotes optimal health. The role uses scientific evidence and compassion to help patients navigate their health journeys and accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for managing and providing care in accordance with current policies and procedures. This is a PRN days position requiring availability for at least three shifts per six-week period and one weekend call shift from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. per six-week period. On-call responsibilities may be assigned as directed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN licensure in the applicable state.
Ability to perform basic nursing skills for groups of patients and assume charge responsibility.
Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly.
Ability to administer medication using the five rights.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to safely and effectively care for all patient populations presenting to the department.
If an RN license has been inactive, retired, or lapsed for five years or more, and the nurse has not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board-approved refresher course is required before license reactivation or reinstatement. Application for reinstatement must be made within one year of completing the course.
Availability for a minimum of three shifts per six-week period and one weekend call shift from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. per six-week period.
Physical ability to stand constantly, walk and bend or stoop frequently, and lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills, attention to detail, and ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

Four-year or bachelor's degree.
One year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Establish personalized relationships with patients and their chosen support systems.
Collaborate with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
Advocate for patients while implementing interdisciplinary plans of care.
Educate patients and their support systems in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Analyze, modify, and implement strategies to progress patients through their plans of care.
Ensure completion of nursing interventions, medical orders, and related therapies.
Prioritize duties according to patient needs and changing acuity levels.
Provide routine nursing care, including starting IVs and performing dressing changes, for multiple patients.
Administer and evaluate medication therapies, perform patient transfers, and transport patients to other departments.
Assist in critical situations, including administering CPR.
Operate equipment such as portable cardiac monitors and bedside commodes.
Build positive relationships with team members and internal customers to support efficient patient treatment.
Develop team members through mentoring, precepting, orientation, and feedback.
Resolve conflicts independently when appropriate and respond positively to feedback.
Perform additional duties as assigned.